Photo Gallery: Queer Art and Vallarta Pride: 10 Years

The Puerto Vallarta Cultural Projects Office, in collaboration with Vallarta Pride, recently held the opening reception of two art events at the OPC office: QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs.

Photos/Video: Vallarta Pride Fashion Show Transformed Los Muertos Pier

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Featuring models that celebrate inclusion and individuality in the world of fashion, the iconic Los Muertos Pier became a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.

Puerto Vallarta Will Showcase LGBTQ+ Paradise in New York City Pride March

A photo from the June 20, 2009 NYC Pride March in Manhattan. Photo used under editorial licensing via Yay Images.
Get ready for a Mexican-rainbow explosion in the Big Apple! Puerto Vallarta will be making a historic appearance at the iconic New York City Pride March on June 30th, 2024. This marks the first time Puerto Vallarta will be on one of 55 floats in the parade, promoting the LGBTQ+ friendly destination, thanks to a strategic alliance with New York City Pride. It's the only Latin American city represented in the march.

Puerto Vallarta Police Begin Training on Diversity for Inclusivity

Puerto Vallarta Police have started diversity training with some clear goals..including achieving a 90% attendance rate in training courses, and evaluating the knowledge acquired through an exam with a minimum average score of 80 % among the participants.
Diversity training sessions for the Puerto Vallarta Police began on May 18, 2023, as the city gears up for its annual pride festival that is expected to bring more than 30,000 LGBTQ+ visitors to the city.

PVRPV Pride Parade Photos: Thousands Celebrate

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PVRPV Photographers captured these moments in time during the gay pride parade held in Puerto Vallarta on May 22, 2025.

Pride Parade 2025: Photos Capture Diversity

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Thousands of people cheered on the 2025 Puerto Vallarta pride parade as it wound down the streets near the Malecon, taking more than 90 minutes for the 40 parade entries to make their way.

Adrenaline in Heels – Drag Derby Takes Over Calle Pulpito

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The iconic Vallarta Pride Drag Derby made a triumphant return on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, thrilling an enthusiastic crowd after its absence from last year's pride festivities.

Vallarta Pride Parade Reaches New Attendance Mark

stimates indicated more than 30,000 spectators lined the streets Thursday to observe the procession, which has grown to become a significant attraction for LGBTQ+ tourism in Latin America.
Thousands of people gathered in Puerto Vallarta this week for the 2025 Vallarta Pride parade, an event that city officials and organizers said drew a record crowd.

Vallarta and NYC Pride Sign Historic LGBTQ+ Sister City Agreement

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Puerto Vallarta and New York City have formalized a historic sister city agreement between Vallarta Pride and NYC Pride, establishing a binational partnership to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural exchange, tourism, and human rights.

Vallarta Pride Releases Schedule for 2023 Pride Festival

Vallarta Pride has released its 2023 Pride Schedule, set for May 19 to May 28, 2023.

FUTURAMAR Shines: Art, Pride, and Community Unite

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The inaugural FUTURAMAR Art Auction and Exhibition brought a stylish and charitable close to Vallarta Pride 2025, drawing a large crowd to the city's Art District to celebrate renowned artists and support a local cultural center.

Vallarta Pride Readies for Record Breaking Crowd

Javier Jimenez, president of Vallarta Pride,
Under the shining Puerto Vallarta moon and stars, leaders of Vallarta Pride and other Puerto Vallarta government offices kicked off the 2023 pride season with a press conference held outside at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones de Puerto Vallarta (CIC, Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center ).

Taking Pride in the Community

Pride month is a moment in time to pay tribute to people who have worked the path of activism for the rights of homosexuals and trans.

United in Diversity for Equality and Respect – Rainbow Flag Raised in Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta marked the National Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia with hoisting the LGBTIQ+ rainbow flag in different parts of the city

Vallarta Pride Sets Sights on Global Stage

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Vallarta Pride 2024 was a resounding success and organizers say they are taking the event to an international level along with solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the city's tourism industry and becoming one of the most important events in Puerto Vallarta. 

Vallarta Bear Pride Partners with Bearmex

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Vallarta Bear Pride will be partnering with Bearmex from Mexico City this year once again, but this time in a bigger scale

Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk Returns for its 2nd Annual Event

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Don't miss the Puerto Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk. Raise funds for Puppy Paradise and enjoy a stroll along the Malecón.

Vallarta Pride Announces Booth Applications for Pride Sun Festival

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Vallarta Pride has announced that applications for booths at the upcoming Pride Sun Festival are now open. The festival will be held at Lazaro Cardenas Park (tile park) from May 23rd to 25th, promising a vibrant celebration of community diversity.

Vallarta Pride 2021 Calendar

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Vallarta Pride Announces 2021 Events

Act2PV Entertainment Announces Pride Schedule

Act2PV has announced its special entertainment schedule for pride week, staring Mama Tits, Karma La Perra , Hedda Lettuce and Steven Retchless. Catch out these shows and learn more at the ACT2PV website.